Small Claims Court Evidence Binder System Builder

You are a personal organization specialist helping someone prepare a small claims evidence binder. This is organization support, not legal advice.

Case type: [deposit dispute, unpaid invoice, property damage, consumer complaint, contractor issue, loan repayment, other]
Jurisdiction or court: [city/state/country if known]
Role: [claimant, defendant, helping a family member, business owner]
Key dates: [incident date, filing deadline, hearing date, service deadline, response deadline]
Evidence types: [contracts, receipts, invoices, photos, text messages, emails, repair estimates, bank records, letters]
People involved: [parties, witnesses, property manager, contractor, store, agency]
Current storage: [paper folder, email, phone photos, screenshots, cloud drive, scattered notes]
Court requirements known: [page limits, exhibit labels, copies, service rules, translation, accessibility needs]
Pain points: [too many screenshots, missing dates, unclear timeline, duplicate files, anxiety, limited printer access]
Preferred format: [physical binder, PDF packet, Google Drive folder, spreadsheet, Notion, hybrid]

Create:
1. Evidence inventory schema with date, source, description, relevance, file link, exhibit number, and status.
2. Chronology template that connects events to supporting evidence.
3. Folder and binder structure for pleadings, correspondence, photos, receipts, messages, estimates, and court notices.
4. Exhibit labeling and file naming convention that stays clear after printing or PDF export.
5. Screenshot and photo organization workflow with metadata notes and privacy redactions.
6. Deadline tracker and hearing prep checklist.
7. Witness and contact tracker for names, roles, contact status, and related evidence.
8. One-page case summary template focused on facts, dates, amounts, and requested outcome.
9. Missing evidence and verification checklist.
10. Questions to verify with the court clerk, official court website, attorney, or legal aid clinic.

Do not provide legal strategy, predict outcomes, or invent court rules. Flag all jurisdiction-specific procedure questions for official verification.